Bellair, Clonaslee, Co. Laois
Retention of a shop extension and change of use, plus permission for a new sit-down deli and facilities for bicycle tourists.
22361 · Laois County Council · Lodged 10 June 2022
- Reference
- 22361
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 June 2022
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 406 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking retention permission for a rear extension to an existing shop and hardware store, alongside the change of use of an adjoining dwelling to shop use. Full permission is also sought to build a new structure containing a sit-down delicatessen, changing rooms, showers, and a sauna aimed at bicycle tourists.
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Official record
Development description
For retention/permission for rear extension to my existing shop/hardware store, also to retain change of use of adjoining dwelling structure to use as part of above mentioned shop/hardware store. Application also for full permission to construct new building comprising sit down delicatessen, as well as changing rooms, shower rooms and sauna for bicycle tourists and all associated works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve commercial activities”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
Objective set by the LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hillview, Clonaslee, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €180,000 | 283 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 June 2022
- Further information requested26 July 2022
- Further information received9 September 2022
- Decision due6 October 2022
- Decision issued5 October 2022
- Grant issued8 November 2022
- Permission expiry7 November 2027
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Change of use of part of existing shop/hardware store to sit down deli on ground floor, with office…
Bellair , Clonaslee , Portlaoise
2660134LaoisLodged 12 Mar 2026Change of use
- Granted60 m away
To construct new extension and all associated site works
Bellair , Clonaslee , Co. Laois
2386LaoisLodged 14 Mar 2023Extension
- Awaiting decision60 m away
Construct extension and all associated works to existing dwelling
Bellair , Clonaslee , Co. Laois
2327LaoisLodged 30 Jan 2023Extension
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Construct extension and all associated works to existing dwelling
Bellair , Clonaslee , Co. Laois
2321LaoisLodged 25 Jan 2023Extension
- Awaiting decision120 m away
Install three heat pumps located to the north of the site. The works are proposed to decarbonise the schools…
Clonaslee College , Bellair or Cappanapinion , Clonaslee
2660130LaoisLodged 10 Mar 2026Energy
- Awaiting decision120 m away
Install three heat pumps located to the north of the site. The works are proposed to decarbonise the schools…
Clonaslee College , Bellair or Cappanapinion , Clonaslee
2660145LaoisLodged 18 Mar 2026Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision120 m away
Install three heat pumps located to the north of the site at Clonaslee College, Hillside View, Bellair or…
Clonaslee College , Bellair or Cappanapinion , Clonaslee
2660229LaoisLodged 23 Apr 2026Energy
- Awaiting decision120 m away
Install three heat pumps located to the north of the site under a Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III)…
Clonaslee College , Bellair or Cappanapinion , Clonaslee
2660224LaoisLodged 22 Apr 2026Energy
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